May 2, 2004
-
Supporting the Troops
One of Xanga's own is now a soldier serving in Iraq until at least next March. I know that many of you know people in service and you have made a huge effort to be supportive of them. I'm going to ask that you also do something tangible to support SPC James Truit. He was able to get a landline phone today and contacted Dread Pirate who has posted more information about the situation on his site. The thing that wrenches my heart is the list of things that SPC Truit asked for. He needs basic toiletries: toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, shampoo, wash cloths, lotion, razors, etc ... He asked for reading material, and like many soldiers before him, he said he wouldn't mind at all if someone sent him cookies.
I've just finished making a batch of chocolate chip cookies and a pan of peanut butter fudge. Regular readers know that I happened to already have on hand a supply of unopened toothbrushes. (See, that ADD thing can be handy.) I have a few other things as well that I'm putting into a box I'll mail in the morning. It isn't just SPC Truit. He's a part of a company of men and women, all of whom have similar needs. Anything we send him, he will share. If you can't send him a care package, (I know that this can be hard especially for you college folks) he would be grateful just to get a postcard with some kind of news from the States.
SPC James Truit
HHC STB 13th COSCOM (PAO)
APO AE 09391
Comments (9)
My heart goes out to these guys so much! I have an 'angel of mercy' or two under this roof who will be delighted at this service project! Thanks for the heads up and address.
I'll be glad to send whatever I can to help make thier time away from home a little less lonely.
As you know, I feel a connection with our troops since the Division we're working for just had another deployment (this time to Afghanistan, although they already have a couple of brigades in Iraq). A noble effort to support a nobler bunch of people.
Thanks for posting this. Its so important to remember all the individuals over there.
This is exactly what I need to focus on today. I'll be doing some shopping soon. I think that you've got him covered with toothbrushes for a bit!
will do
From the Bottom of me black heart....
Sail on... sail on!!!
i had TheMarine featured a few days ago...it's a great idea to support our troops
Even better idea to support Israel NOW!!!!!!
Got the real deal of why the Likud rejected the Sharon proposal posted today
i have a pal (on another journal site ) in the us marines. It must be bad if they are asking for help for the basic things in life.
Comments are closed.